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- Steam Engine Lubricator, 1882 - African American mechanical engineer Elijah McCoy patented this version of his of lubricator in 1882. The many moving parts on a steam locomotive required constant lubrication, and crews had to apply oil regularly. McCoy's lubricator automatically deposited metered amounts of oil, reducing the need for manual lubrication.
- 1882
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Steam Engine Lubricator, 1882
African American mechanical engineer Elijah McCoy patented this version of his of lubricator in 1882. The many moving parts on a steam locomotive required constant lubrication, and crews had to apply oil regularly. McCoy's lubricator automatically deposited metered amounts of oil, reducing the need for manual lubrication.
- Sinclair Dino Soap, 1960-1967 -
- 1960-1967
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Sinclair Dino Soap, 1960-1967
- J. E. Lonergan Company Lubricator Cup, 1880-1890 -
- 1880-1890
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J. E. Lonergan Company Lubricator Cup, 1880-1890
- Lubricator Cup -
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Lubricator Cup
- Sherwood Manufacturing Company Lubricator -
- Collections - Artifact
Sherwood Manufacturing Company Lubricator
- Rochester Automatic Lubricator -
- Collections - Artifact
Rochester Automatic Lubricator
- Shell "Motor Oil" Bottle, circa 1934 - The Royal Dutch Shell Group was formed in 1907. From its home market in Europe, Shell came to North America in stages. The company established its Canadian subsidiary, Shell Canada Limited, in 1911. Shell's distinctive logo, a yellow and red pecten shell, helped establish its brand identity throughout the world.
- circa 1934
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Shell "Motor Oil" Bottle, circa 1934
The Royal Dutch Shell Group was formed in 1907. From its home market in Europe, Shell came to North America in stages. The company established its Canadian subsidiary, Shell Canada Limited, in 1911. Shell's distinctive logo, a yellow and red pecten shell, helped establish its brand identity throughout the world.
- Pontiac Service Poster, "Lube-N-Check, 2 Service Posters in One...," January 1958 - Throughout her career, artist Jacqueline Bergey Ward worked for several prominent Detroit-based commercial art studios, where automobile manufacturers and dealerships were significant clients. At Roupp Art Studios in the late 1950s, Ward created posters advertising auto maintenance and repair services -- an important source of revenue for dealers. Bright colors and playful slogans characterized her work.
- January 01, 1958
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Pontiac Service Poster, "Lube-N-Check, 2 Service Posters in One...," January 1958
Throughout her career, artist Jacqueline Bergey Ward worked for several prominent Detroit-based commercial art studios, where automobile manufacturers and dealerships were significant clients. At Roupp Art Studios in the late 1950s, Ward created posters advertising auto maintenance and repair services -- an important source of revenue for dealers. Bright colors and playful slogans characterized her work.
- Single-Connection McCoy Graphite Lubricator for Low-Pressure, Mallet-Type Steam Locomotives, July 1916 - Canadian-American inventor Elijah McCoy developed a mechanical lubricator to oil slide valves on steam locomotives. McCoy's device automatically supplied measured amounts of oil to valves, reducing the need for crews to lubricate them manually. This updated version from 1916 was designed for Mallet compound steam locomotives, which used steam twice -- in high- and low-pressure cylinders.
- July 25, 1916
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Single-Connection McCoy Graphite Lubricator for Low-Pressure, Mallet-Type Steam Locomotives, July 1916
Canadian-American inventor Elijah McCoy developed a mechanical lubricator to oil slide valves on steam locomotives. McCoy's device automatically supplied measured amounts of oil to valves, reducing the need for crews to lubricate them manually. This updated version from 1916 was designed for Mallet compound steam locomotives, which used steam twice -- in high- and low-pressure cylinders.
- "Shell Curb the Limit Club" Button, 1934-1939 - The Royal Dutch Shell Group was formed in 1907. From its home market in Europe, Shell came to the United States in stages between 1912 and 1929. The company's distinctive logo, a yellow and red pecten shell, helped establish its identity in America. Shell advertised its fuels and motor oils with promotional giveaways like buttons, coasters, and hang tags.
- 1934-1939
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"Shell Curb the Limit Club" Button, 1934-1939
The Royal Dutch Shell Group was formed in 1907. From its home market in Europe, Shell came to the United States in stages between 1912 and 1929. The company's distinctive logo, a yellow and red pecten shell, helped establish its identity in America. Shell advertised its fuels and motor oils with promotional giveaways like buttons, coasters, and hang tags.